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I do not own a rino but do own a Garmin. I have never been a fan of combining two technologies into one unit (dvd/vhs, etc.). We have 2 inexpensive walkie/talkies and those work fine (when we remember to carry and use them).

The most often I have used the walkies is when in a group at a mega event and that was communication only. Hubby sits in the car when I cache so we sometimes use them so he knows I am ok if I have hiked in on a trail.

To me, I would be looking for more in features (like the Colorado or another Garmin units offer) in my GPSr than what the walkie/talkie feature would do. I am never out of sight with the others when caching on a trail.

And unless there is no reception so it doesn't work - my cell is usually in my pocket.

My brother-in-law and his brother use rhinos for hunting. They can send co-ords of where each other are in relation to the other. I believe they can actually tell where they are on the mapping page. I do know that as was pointed out already battery life is an issue, especially when broadcasting. Second hand information is all I've got to offer, and we all know how good that is.

i tried a oregon this past weekend and loved it much easier to use than the colorado. we used a rhino when we just started i did not like it not as user friendly. we own a etrex and a 60 csx and we enjoy using them both.